There are 5 ways to get from Kintetsu Nara to Universal-city by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Nara to Nishikujōtrain Yamatoji Rapid Service
1h 28m¥800–1,118Drive 39.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Kintetsu Nara to Universal-citycar 39.5 km
43 min¥687–992Train, subway
- Take the train from Kintetsu-Nara to Ikomatrain
- Take the train from Ikoma to Nagata(Osaka)train
- Take the subway from Nagata(Osaka) to Asashiobashisubway
2h 1m¥893–1,587Bus
- Take the bus from JR Nara Station to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus T
- Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Universal Studios Japanbus J
3h 1m¥2,540–3,177Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kintetsu Nara to Universal-citytaxi 39.5 km
43 min¥15,000–18,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kintetsu Nara to Universal-city is to drive which costs ¥650 - ¥1000 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from Kintetsu Nara to Universal-city is to drive which takes 43 min and costs ¥650 - ¥1000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kintetsu Nara station to Universal-city. However, there are services departing from JR Nara Station and arriving at Universal Studios Japan via Osaka Itami Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Kintetsu Nara to Universal-city. However, there are services departing from Nara and arriving at Universal-city via Nishikujō. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
The distance between Kintetsu Nara and Universal-city is 50 km. The road distance is 39.5 km.
The best way to get from Kintetsu Nara to Universal-city without a car is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs ¥800 - ¥1200.
It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Kintetsu Nara to Universal-city, including transfers.
Kintetsu Nara to Universal-city bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from JR Nara Station.
Kintetsu Nara to Universal-city train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Nara station.
The best way to get from Kintetsu Nara to Universal-city is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs ¥800 - ¥1200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2500 - ¥3200 and takes 3h 1m.
What companies run services between Kintetsu Nara, Japan and Universal-city, Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Nara to Nishikujō hourly. Tickets cost ¥700–1,000 and the journey takes 57 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kintetsu Nara to Universal-city via JR Nara Station, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, and Universal Studios Japan in around 3h 1m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Nara to Nishikujō
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,000
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 050-3536-3957
- Website
- kintetsu.co.jp
Train from Kintetsu-Nara to Ikoma
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥330–400
- Website
- https://www.kintetsu.co.jp/foreign/english/index.html
Train from Ikoma to Nagata(Osaka)
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥300–360
- Website
- https://www.kintetsu.co.jp/foreign/english/index.html
- Phone
- 050-3536-3957
- Website
- kintetsu.co.jp
Train from Kintetsu-Nara to Ikoma
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥750–950
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- Phone
- 050-3355-8208
- Website
- osakametro.co.jp
Subway from Nagata(Osaka) to Asashiobashi
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥260–320
- Website
- https://www.osakametro.co.jp/en/
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from JR Nara Station to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,300
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Universal Studios Japan
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥600–950
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- ¥15,000–18,000
Kitamori
- Phone
- +81 595-38-1524
- Website
- kitamori.jp
Sanko Taxi
- Phone
- +81 595-21-0585
- Website
- sanco-taxi.co.jp
Kokusai Kogyo
- Phone
- +81 570-03-5931
- Website
- kkg-osaka.jp
Osaka MK
- Phone
- +81 6-6452-4441
- Website
- mk-group.co.jp
Sakura Taxi
- Phone
- +81 6-6452-0055
- Website
- sakurataxi.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Kintetsu Nara to Universal-city bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal station.
Kintetsu Nara to Universal-city train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nishikujō station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kintetsu Nara to Universal-city is 39 km. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Kintetsu Nara to Universal-city.
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